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When asked about whether a second strike causing harm to non-combatants was acceptable, the UN stressed that they do not support any actions that violate international human rights laws. The organization’s high commissioner and other officials have called for transparent investigations into the incidents, emphasizing adherence to international norms.
US Official Denials and Regional Security Concerns
The U.S. government representatives involved denied allegations of ordering or executing a second strike that caused civilian harm. They also emphasized that current operations target drug trafficking vessels, which they argue are responsible for significant harm—each boat involved reportedly correlating to the death of approximately 25,000 Americans due to drug influx.